Tour and Excursion

TOURS IN/AROUND BANGKOK

Option 1: Cooking Experience at Blue Elephant

Cooking is fun, and Thai cooking is even more fun!! The cooking class is suitable for individuals of all abilities and will give you the confidence to cook fantastic Thai food at home.

The Blue Elephant cooking school orients participants in unique culinary philosophy. This gives you a context to understand, appreciate and create dishes that are essential parts of our authentic Thai cuisine menu. The class is conducted in a warm, open and interactive format while taking you on an exotic Thai culinary adventure. Participants are given hands on experience in cooking while also getting inside knowledge of local ingredients. Our beautiful modern kitchens are fully equipped and you can relax and taste what you have cooked in our restaurant. All our classes are lead by professional Thai chefs who have a wealth of experience to share and are also wonderful story tellers, as almost every Thai dish has its own unique narrative.

AFTERNOON CLASS SCHEDULE:

12.20 p.m.

Meet at the designated meeting point for transfer to Blue Elephant Cookery School.

1.30 p.m.

The students will be welcomed with a fresh Thai herbal drink and discuss with the chef the 4 course meal they will prepare.

1.40 p.m.

Arrive at the Cooking School where a refreshing drink and towel is waiting for you. Let’s move to the theory class.

Theory Class. Here the instructor will present a cookery demonstration of the dishes that you will have to prepare! Each student will receive a folder with the recipes of the day.

1.40 – 5.00 p.m.

Time to put your hands on the cooking utensils at the Practice Room. Each student has his own station and cooking utensils. Assisted by our instructor you will learn and experience the culinary technique of Thai cuisine. Four dishes are waiting to be prepared by you!

Not included are:

Tour departure information:

Meet at the designated meeting point at 12.20 p.m. for afternoon class.

Dress code:

Casual

Type of Activity:

Easy.

Payment conditions:

Payment can be paid by credit card.Tour once paid is non-refundable in any case.

Option 2: Private River of the Kings, Royal Grand Palace and Reclining Buddha (09:00-15:00 hrs.)

This morning, you’ll be driven to the pier to board a private boat to explore the Thonburi Klongs and the mighty Chao Phraya River (River of Kings). Criss-crossing Bangkok, the complex network of klongs (canals) highlights the traditional Thai way of life that once gave the capital the nickname “The Venice of the East”. This excursion provides a unique glimpse of how important the city's water network remains in the life of the residents of stilted houses and floating bank barges which line the majestic river.

During your cruise, you’ll also pass Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), a dramatic temple on the south bank of the Chao Phraya embedded with pieces of multi-coloured porcelain which strikingly reflect the rays of the morning sun. Wat Arun once housed the Emerald Buddha before it was moved across the river to Wat Phra Kaew in 1782 by Rama I.

Next, your knowledgeable guide will escort you around the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Reception Palace and the Funeral Palace as you soak in the regal ambience of the graceful compound.

Your guide will then take you to see Wat Phra Kaew (also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha) Bangkok's most important and sacred temple. Built at the end of the 18th century by King Rama I, this splendid wat (temple) is a beautiful example of Thai aesthetics and architecture and proudly houses the elegant Emerald Buddha, Thailand's most revered religious image. Though perhaps small in stature, the effigy symbolizes independence and strength and is said to bring good fortune to the nation.

Later on, take specially arranged Tuk Tuk ride to visit Wat Pho.

Built by King Rama I nearly 200 years ago, Wat Pho plays host to the gigantic Reclining Buddha (or Phra Buddhasaiyas), a distinctive image covered in gold leaf that lies 150ft long and stands almost 50ft high. Wat Pho is considered the first centre of public education and the birthplace of traditional Thai massage, therefore the temple is sometimes referred to as "Thailand's First University".

Lunch is served at Babble & Rum Café.

You’ll then return to your hotel by private vehicle around 3 p.m.

Please note: appropriate attire must be worn when visiting the Grand Palace. Short skirts, shorts and sleeveless attire are not permitted. Some buildings within the Grand Palace are only open to visitors from Monday-Friday.

Price in Thai Baht (minimum 05 persons)

THB5,000 net per person

Tour is inclusive of the followings:

Transportation during the tour,
English speaking guide,
Admission fees to places visited as mentioned in the program,
Bottled water and cold towels during the tour,
Lunch at the mentioned restaurant (Thai family sharing set menu),
Accident insurance,
Applicable VAT

Not included are:

Drinks during meal,English speaking guide,Other services than mentioned in the program,

Tour departure information:

08.00 a.m.

Meet at the designated meeting point

08.15 a.m.

Group gathering

08.30 a.m.

Tour departs

Dress code:

Appropriate attire must be worn when visiting the Grand Palace.Short skirts, shorts and sleeveless attire are not permitted.

Type of Activity:

Moderate. This program requires some walking distance when visit Temple and Palace.

Payment conditions:

Payment can be paid by credit card.Tour once paid is non-refundable in any case.

Setting off at 7am, today you’ll travel outside Bangkok to Samut Songkhram province by private car. Make a stop at an amazing local market set up over fully operational railway tracks where vendors quickly remove their wares from the tracks to let the train pass through. Once the train has passed, the market resumes.

We then drive to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, There you’ll board a boat to explore the old-style marketplace set in a small klong (canal) network where floating vendors sell their wares from canoe-style boats.

Once you’ve explored the market you will continue by private vehicle to Nakorn Pathom. Next you’ll move on to enjoin international buffet lunch at Sampran Riverside.

After that, you will then return to Bangkok in the late afternoon, arriving around 15:30 hrs.

Price in Thai Baht (minimum 05 persons)

THB3,000 net per person

Tour is inclusive of the followings:
Transportation during the tour,
English speaking guide,
Admission fees to places visited as mentioned in the program,
Bottled water and cold towels during the tour,
Lunch at the mentioned restaurant (Thai family sharing set menu),
Accident insurance,
Applicable VAT

Not included are:

Drinks during meal,Other services than mentioned in the program,

Tour departure information:

07.00 a.m.

Meet at the designated meeting point

Dress code:

Appropriate attire must be worn when visiting the Grand Palace.Short skirts, shorts and sleeveless attire are not permitted.

Type of Activity:

Moderate. This program requires some walking distance when visit Temple and Palace.

Payment conditions:

Payment can be paid by credit card.Tour once paid is non-refundable in any case.

Option 4: Ayuthya – a UNESCO World Heritage Site (08:30-16:00 hrs.)

Depart in the morning for Ayutthaya, Thailand’s magnificent former capital. We will explore several ancient ruins, beginning with the Khmer-inspired Wat Chaiwattanaram, including a photo stop at the reclining Buddha image at Wat Lokayasutharam. We will then continue to Wat Na Phra Men. This temple is perfect for those who are interested in history and archaeology. Remarkably, this temple survived Ayutthaya’s sacking by invading troops during the 18th century. Next stop is Wat Mahathat or the Monastery of the Great Relic.

Highlights include the octagonal stupas, solemn Buddha images, the resident hall of the Buddhist Supreme Patriarch and other smaller Viharas. The most prominent landmark at the temple is the head of a sandstone Buddha entwined within the roots of a Bodhi tree. After Wat Mahathat, enjoy a ride on Tuk Tuk passing highlights of the city before we head to Sala Ayuthaya Boutique Hotel for a nice lunch overlooking the river.

In the afternoon, take a motorboat cruise along the river pass several historical monuments and Thai houses. Before we return Bangkok, we make the last stop at Roti Sai Mai or the making of Thai cotton candy.

We then leave for Bangkok and arrive the hotel around 16:00 hrs.

Price in Thai Baht (minimum 05 persons)

THB3,900 net per person

Tour is inclusive of the followings:
Transportation during the tour,
English speaking guide,
Admission fees to places visited as mentioned in the program,
Bottled water and cold towels during the tour,
Lunch at the mentioned restaurant (Thai family sharing set menu),
Accident insurance,
Applicable VAT

Not included are:

Drinks during meal,Other services than mentioned in the program,

Tour departure information:

08.30 a.m.

Meet at the designated meeting point

Dress code:

Appropriate attire must be worn when visiting the Grand Palace.Short skirts, shorts and sleeveless attire are not permitted.

Type of Activity:

Moderate. This program requires some walking distance when visit Temple and Palace.

Payment conditions:

Payment can be paid by credit card.Tour once paid is non-refundable in any case.

Travel to Kanchanaburi, a picturesque province with rainforests and bamboo jungles west of Bangkok, Visit The Bridge over the River Kwai which was built by prisoners of war during The World War II. Then, take a scenic train along the Death Railways. Enjoy lunch on the way to the Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum. After visiting the museum, explore a short walking trail along the Hellfire Pass before returning to Bangkok

Price in Thai Baht (minimum 05 persons)

THB4,000 net per person

Tour is inclusive of the followings:
Transportation during the tour,
English speaking guide,
Admission fees to places visited as mentioned in the program,
Bottled water and cold towels during the tour,
Lunch at the mentioned restaurant (Thai family sharing set menu),
Accident insurance,
Applicable VAT

Not included are:

Drinks during meal,Other services than mentioned in the program,

Tour departure information:

07.00 a.m.

Meet at the designated meeting point

Dress code:

Casual

Type of Activity:

Moderate. This program requires some walking distance.

Payment conditions:

Payment can be paid by credit card.Tour once paid is non-refundable in any case.

Option 6: ELEPHANTS WORLD KANCHANABURI (0700-1600 hrs.)

Elephants World was founded in 2008 and is a sanctuary where sick, old, disabled, abused, and rescued elephants receive the rest and joy that they deserve in their own natural environment. Elephants World is a social enterprise funded exclusively by visitors where earnings go towards making the elephants’ lives as pleasant as possible. Elephants World works for the elephants instead of using them. As a visitor, you get to enjoy memorable experiences with these beautiful animals. You can help to care for the elephants by feeding them, gathering food for them and bathing them.

Activities at the sanctuary will be operated by ElephantsWorld

We pick you up at Bangkok and depart for Kanchanaburi by air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking World Travel Service staff.

Meet and feed the elephants

Observe the elephants bathing

Lunch at The Elephants World restaurant (Thai Buet)

Gather/plant food for the elephants (banana trees/sugar cane/banana grass) or prepare fruit baskets for the afternoon

Feed sticky rice balls to the elephants

Take the elephants to the river for a bath

Feed the elephants fruits and vegetables

The day ends at 16.00 and we will take you back to Bangkok.

Please Note: Activities may differ from day to day. Each day may be different to the day before, depending on the needs of the elephants.

What to bring

Please remember to bring sunscreen, a hat, your camera, mosquito repellent and a change of clothes (you may get dirty/wet). Ladies are please asked to swim in shirt and shorts in order to respect Thai cultural norm.

Price in Thai Baht (minimum 05 persons)

THB6,000 net per person

Not included are:

Drinks during meal,
Other services than mentioned in the program,

Tour departure information:

07.00 a.m.

Meet at the designated meeting point

Dress code:

Casual

Type of Activity:

Moderate.

Payment conditions:

Payment can be paid by credit card.Tour once paid is non-refundable in any case.

Travel by long-tailed boat along the picturesque Chao Phraya River and canals to the Westside of Bangkok (Thonburi), seeing Thai rural life. We will first disembark and explore the Royal Barge Museum, where several impressive royal barges are displayed. These barges were originally vessels of war, but are now used by the royal family for festivals and important rites of passage such as royal marriages, coronations and funerals.Lla

We then leave the canal and cruise back to Chao Phraya River and visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), a dramatic temple on the south bank of the Chao Phraya embedded with pieces of multi-coloured porcelain which strikingly reflect the rays of the morning sun.

Wat Arun once housed the Emerald Buddha before it was moved across the river to Wat Phra Kaew in 1782 by King Rama I.

After that, we make the last stop near Wat Pho – famous for Thailand’s First University and the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. You will have an opportunity to enjoy traditional Thai massage before return to your hotel.

Price in Thai Baht (minimum 05 persons)

THB3,900 net per person

Tour is inclusive of the followings:
Transportation during the tour,
English speaking guide,
Admission fees to places visited as mentioned in the program,
Bottled water and cold towels during the tour,
Accident insurance,
Applicable VAT

Not included are:

Lunch at the mentioned restaurant (Thai family sharing set menu),
Drinks during meal,
Other services than mentioned in the program,

Tour departure information:

07.00 a.m.

Meet at the designated meeting point

Dress code:

Casual

Type of Activity:

Moderate. This program requires some walking distance.

Payment conditions:

Payment can be paid by credit card.Tour once paid is non-refundable in any case.